Maintenance Engineer 1

Appellation; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Appellation Healdsburg is seeking a Maintenance Engineer I to support daily operations in our maintenance department. You will perform skilled maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems, ensuring reliability and safety for guests and staff.

You will respond to requests promptly, execute preventive maintenance, and mentor junior team members while coordinating with contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in hotel engineering or 3–5 years in general maintenance, construction, or facilities repairs.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing building systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and perform physical labor as needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skilled maintenance and repair tasks in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems throughout the property.
• Respond quickly to guest and staff service requests while maintaining high professionalism and customer service.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and prolong equipment life.
• Monitor building systems and recommend repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with local building codes and hotel brand requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with on-the-job training when needed.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or projects.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and materials; report usage or shortages.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma / trade certification

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Description

About Appellation

Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place—all designed to celebrate its destinations’ culture, community, and craftsmanship. Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America’s best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas. Join Appellation as its first hotels and resorts take root in 2025.

Overview of Position:

At Appellation Healdsburg, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and our facilities play a vital role in that mission. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Engineer I to support the day-to-day operations of our maintenance department. This role is ideal for individuals with prior hotel engineering experience or a strong background in general maintenance across various trades.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct skilled maintenance and repair tasks in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems throughout the property
• Respond quickly to guest and staff service requests while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and customer service
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and prolong equipment life
• Monitor building systems and recommend repairs or upgrades as needed
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with local building codes and hotel brand requirements
• Mentor junior team members and assist with on-the-job training when needed
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or projects
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and materials; report usage or shortages

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred
• 1–3 years experience in hotel engineering or 3–5 years in general maintenance, construction, or facilities repairs
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing building systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and perform physical labor as needed
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to after-hours emergencies

Essential Functions:

To perform the duties and requirements for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

• Sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
• Enter data into a computer terminal, operate standard office equipment, and use telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
• Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone
• Constant: sitting, standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs
• Frequent: typing, use of mouse, bending of neck, climbing stairs
• Occasional: twisting of neck

You must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; walking daily up and down the stairs and sitting for periods up to 4 hours and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Appellation Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, national original, ancestry, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status considered unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.